Month: March 2010

Hello all. I am writing this entry in response to the article that was published in the front page of yesterday's paper by Adriana Gomez Licon. While I am aware that I only report and comment on the atlethic performance and daily ongoings that occur with CF Indios I do not agree with Ms. Licon's article. The way she used her medium to inform the public on something that she may think is relevant, I will now use mine to give my opinion on the matter.

Her attempt to associate the Indios with the violence that Juarez is living is out of line. While the violence that is going on in Juarez has been well reported in the local, national, and international level I feel that it can stop well short of asscociating it with this soccer team in any way, shape or form. CF Indios is one of the few if not the ONLY positive thing that the city of Juarez has going for it; why do you want to associate it with the problem that everyone in this world already knows exists? Let alone why report on this while the team is going through the worst situation in the history of the club in terms of results on the field of play???

Ms. Licon just so you know your report has become a dark cloud that has just covered up the last ray of sunlight of Juarez. Not to mention the more than ten thousand people that make their way to Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium every two weeks to support this team. If you wanna cover the violence that happens in Juarez take your pick of the numerous incidents that unfortunately happen in that city on a daily basis. Just stay away from this team.

By the way, the Indios had not won in 27 games and not lost 27 games in a row. In the world of soccer that makes a world of difference. Until next time, VAMOS Indios!!!

Despite the fact that CF Indios beat Queretaro on Sunday they still lost something that was quite important. Center defender for the Tribe Javier Hernan Malagueno will be out 4-6 weeks due to a broken left zygomatic bone (cheek bone). This happened when Octavio Acevedes head butted Malagueno with his forehead right in the cheek region in the 48th minute of the game off of a free kick.

This is the second time that Malagueno has received an injury that has sidelined him for an extended period of time. The last time this happened was back in October of 2009 when he broke his right arm (humerus bone) ironically enough against Queretaro. Back then he was out for 14 weeks.

Two players will compete this week for the starting job to fill Malagueno's role. It will either be Sydney Balderas or Adrian Garcia Arias who will get the start on Saturday night, 7 pm local time as the Indios take on the Atlante in Cancun, Quintana Roo. Both men are more than capable of filling Malagueno's shoes at the position. The only thing that worries me is that team captain and fellow center defender Juan De La Barrera's level of play drops when Malagueno is not there to help him with tag team duties on the defensive line. More to come tomorrow, until next time. VAMOS Indios!!!

Below: Javier Hernan Malagueno walking off the field with the team doctor after his injury on Sunday afternoon in Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium.

I have been lucky enough to witness a few magical afternoons at Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium, well today I witnessed one more as CF Indios broke the nightmarish streak of not knowing the taste of victory in 27 games by beating the White Roosters of Queretaro by a score of 1-0.

Before a stadium that was only three quarters full, those that still believe in miracles witnessed an Indios team that was without a doubt is head and shoulders above a Queretaro team that left everyone wondering how in the world did this team get to the position that they hold in the relegation table, because DAMN they suck. The score is clearly not indicative of the domination the Tribe held over Queretaro. A missed penalty kick (Yes,team captain Juan De La Barrera hit the cross bar on a penalty kick that was called in favor of the Tribe in the 23 minute of the first half.), shots going just left, right, and above the gol along with a couple of amazing saves by Queretaro goalie Carlos Bossio denied the Indios an opportunity for thorough butt kicking.

It wasn't until the 38th minute of the game that Daniel "El Manelo" Frias redirected a long ball from Tomas Campos for the gol that brought Indios fans across the Borderland to cheer a gol in their home stadium that was six months overdue (the last time Indios scored at home was September 25, 2009). It was appropriate that hometown hero Frias put the ball in the net.

In the second half Indios took their foot off the gas, so to speak. The Tribe opted for game management instead of taking it to the opposition. Something that I heavily disagree with. The Indios needed to make a statement this afternoon. This statement needed to be, "Regardless if we are relegated and they achieve continued existence. We are better than them, and they clearly don't deserve it. They've just been lucky."

Still the relegation situation remains. With the victory the Tribe maintains hope alive to avoid relegation for at least one more week, but they must continue winning and for Queretaro and Tigres to keep losing. Its that simple. Regardless, Indios won and are still alive. As long as there is life there is hope, so they say. Until next time, VAMOS Indios!!!

My apologies for not blogging in several weeks. Truth is that the situation with CF Indios has been at an all time low. The work and daily developments that occur with the team lead to the same results every week, defeat. Frankly I don't want to sound like a broken record reporting over and over on the same quotes and excuses that the team gives.

However, on Sunday afternoon at 1pm at Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium the Indios final chance to keep that dim glimmer of hope alive to avoid relegation will happen when they go up against the White Roosters of Queretaro. The Tribe is going up against a team that I have heavily criticized on this blog. I have called them lucky and undeserving of the points that they have acquired up this point. I still stand by those statements.

This is a dignity game for the Indios. A chance to show all how much better they are than Queretaro and that Queretaro has just lived off of a combination of their incredible luck and the misfortune of others. One more thing. If Indios loses tomorrow it will be official, they will be relegated and the dream is over. Players for the team from the Borderland have said over and over again throughout the season that the upcoming game is "the game of their lives" well that was all talk. As for tomorrow's game, truer words have not been spoken. Until next time VAMOS Indios!!!

NOTE: The game will be on Azteca America, Cable Channel 9, Digital and DirecTV Channel 42 at 1pm.